Michigan Passes $75B Budget on Time | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Michigan lawmakers pulled off a last-minute, bipartisan victory with a $75 billion state budget—three days past deadline but way faster than last year’s October finish. Governor Whitmer hailed it as progress for schools, housing, healthcare, and roads, while lawmakers emphasized relief for kids’ meals and long-overdue road and housing funding. Critics noted rushed review time and called for earlier deadlines to avoid uncertainty for districts. Still, school officials praised the swift action and stable funding, crucial for staffing and programs. The budget now awaits Whitmer’s signature…